Hedychium 'Luna Moth'

Also Known As

Hedychium x 'Luna Moth'
Luna Moth Ginger

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'-4'

planting zones

8a-11

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Hedychium 'Luna Moth' plant details

Hedychium 'Luna Moth' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic and alkaline soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Hedychium 'Luna Moth'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: zingiberaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Hedychium 'Luna Moth'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic and alkaline

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Much like our old favorite the Butterfly Ginger but with much larger (like the size of a Luna Moth) white fragrant flowers that are borne from early summer to fall on shorter sturdier stems to 3-4'H and large lush tropical foliage. An excellent cut flower whose fragrance can fill a room. Multiplies readily but not uncontrollably.

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How to Grow Hedychium 'Luna Moth'

Sun Exposure
- bright shade - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- acidic
- alkaline
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant

Features

Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- butterflies
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen

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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 4"-6'

Width: 2'-6'

sun - mostly shade
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